Editorial: Autism law requires remedy to meet original intention (Herald Dispatch)West Virginia’s new law extending health care coverage to children with autism didn’t turn out exactly as billed, and advocates for that new coverage are now seeking a fix. Read more.

Local Artists Among Developmental Disabilities Institute Art Exhibit (Three Village Patch)To commemorate 50 years of service, the Developmental Disabilities Institute will present an art gallery with work from people with autism and other developmental disabilities – including some from the Three Village community – on Thursday. Read more.

Birthday Parties Can Be a Real Zoo (Northbrook Patch)My son’s birthday is coming soon. Which means we have been thinking a lot about birthday parties. Read more.

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